Mining and Mineral Beneficiation Cluster

The cluster carries out research and development in mining, mineral processing technologies, polymer and material sciences, embracing circular economy.

Circular Economy & Waste Valorisation

Turning Industrial Waste, such as tailings, slag, red mud, fly ash, and waste rock, into materials for green infrastructure.

  • Converting waste into aggregates, geopolymer cements, tiles, and bricks, reducing reliance on carbon-intensive and virgin materials
  • Reduced CO₂ emissions via cement substitution
  • Job creation in recycling & local manufacturing
  • Supporting a global shift to waste-to-value innovation

Low-Carbon Metallurgy: The Future of Steel

Decarbonizing Zimbabwe’s Steel Sector

  • Use of local low-grade iron ores
  • Self-reducing pellet, composite pellets decreases usage of coke & emissions
  • Cleaner smelting processes for sustainable infrastructure
  • Access to premium global green steel market

Mineral Beneficiation

Positioning Zimbabwe in the Global Clean Energy Value Chain

  • Advanced processing of critical minerals, PGMs, precious metals & diamonds.
  • Applications in hydrogen fuel cells & catalytic converters.
  • Local refining expertise for high-value, export-ready products.
  • Scalable, research-driven solutions aligned with sustainability goals.

Material Characterisation & Geochemical Analysis

Enabling Smart Exploration & Industrial Quality Assurance

  • Advanced testing of ores, soils, and materials (metals, polymers, etc.)
  • Services for resource estimation, environmental monitoring & process optimisation.
  • Supporting mining, industry, manufacturing, energy, and construction sectors
  • Traceability, durability, and global compliance.

Mineral Geo-Mapping & Geoinformation Systems

Building a Data-Driven Mineral Economy

  • High-resolution geological mapping and mineral targeting
  • Integration of GIS and remote sensing for real-time exploration insights
  • Supporting national land use planning, investment decisions, and sustainable mining practices
  • Enhancing transparency, risk management, and resource governance.

Training

  • Materials Characterization Techniques – FTIR, SEM, XRD, DSC, TGA for analysis of polymers and minerals.
  • Corrosion Testing & Prevention – Focus on mining and agro-industrial environments
  • Metallurgical Failure Analysis – Applied techniques to investigate product failures in mining & engineering systems.
  • Mechanical Properties Testing – Hardness, tensile, impact, and wear behaviour for foundry and composite materials.
  • Electronic Waste Management
  • Plastic Waste Upcycling
  • Green Mineral Beneficiation – Use of non-toxic reagents and renewable processes
  • Bio-based Polymers and Additives – Sourcing from natural materials (e.g., cassava, starch, plant fibers)
  • Sustainable Foundry Practices – Sand reuse, fume capture, and energy optimization
  • Techno-economic Feasibility for Beneficiation Projects
  • Small-scale Manufacturing Start-up – Polymer products, mineral processing, foundry casting
  • Business Models for Material-based SMEs – Costing, marketing, regulatory compliance
  • Mineral Processing Techniques – Crushing, screening, grinding, and flotation
  • Advanced Ore Characterization – Mineralogical and chemical analysis for beneficiation planning
  • Tailings Reprocessing & Remediation – Safe reuse and recovery of valuable minerals from mine waste
  • Small-Scale Mining Operations & Safety – Regulatory compliance, beneficiation setups, environmental safeguards
  • Mine Water Management & Acid Drainage Control
  • Polymer Processing & Compounding – Extrusion, injection molding, calendaring, and mixing
  • Adhesives, Coatings & Paints Technology – Formulation chemistry and surface application methods
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